One thing I seem to constantly battle is being overwhelmed with life. I wish there was a switch to turn off the evaluating voice in my head. My pastor recently asked me if I was overwhelmed with ministry. To be honest, there are times when I am. However, ministry is something that drives me and gives me such joy. I feel it is an expression of worship to the Lord. I feel it is obedience to Him. I'm humbled to serve Him. Each ministry that I get involved in is one that I am passionate about. Teaching Sunday School, playing the piano, and discipleship. So, I asked, which one do I drop? At times these ministries overlap in a way that I honestly don't know how I'm going to manage. Add family life, homeschooling, and teaching in our co-op and it can almost put me over the edge. I know this isn't how God wants me to feel or live. So what is the answer to this battle? The Word. It's always the Word of God. Tonight I came home from an event honoring a friend's birthday. I was feeling so tired and discouraged and...overwhelmed. Bryan decided to run an errand, leaving me alone (children in bed). I pulled out my Bible and a devotional book. Timely. God's Word is always timely.
Deuteronomy 33:27 - "The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms."
Psalm 27:14 - "Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD."
What are you overwhelmed about? Go to the Word. Take time to sit and wait for the Lord, eagerly and patiently (Ps. 40:1). Let Him give you rest for your soul. Getting overwhelmed is usually a result of trying to accomplish things in our own strength. We will fail every time. Aren't you glad, though? If we were strong enough, we wouldn't need a Savior. I don't know about you, but I NEED a Savior! I need rest for my soul!
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